Delusion
Topic: Mental health
A fixed, false belief held despite clear evidence to the contrary and not explained by cultural or religious beliefs; types include persecutory, grandiose, referential and somatic. Neither argue with nor support the delusion: focus on the underlying feeling, such as fear, build trust and steer the conversation toward reality-based topics.
- In Turkish:
- Hezeyan
What does Delusion mean?
Delusion is part of the Mental health topic in nursing. Students meet it in class, on clinical placements and while preparing for exams.
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